shape 

.shape is a 3D object data file structure which is specific to Ryzom. It includes vortex coordinates, UV map as well as references to the textures.

There are two kinds of entities in Ryzom:

− The monoshape entities (MOBS, NPCs, items) : defined by a single shape (roughly, it may be sometimes more complex ). They can be spawned with a single command.

− R2 NPCs which are like caracters : one race shape and one shape per equipment part. The character is spawned first, then it's equipment is applied.

Converting to .shape

• An plug-in has been developed for 3DS max by Nevrax (NeL); see: Export from 3DSMax.

  https://ryzomcore.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/RC/pages/1409026/Downloads+for+Windows

• An application to convert .obj files to .shape has been developped by Kaetemi
• Import shapes into Blender :https://khaganat.net/wikhan/fr:import_nel

References

• Tutorial for outsiders
• 3ds Max support#Install NeL Plugins for 3DS Max
• 3DS MAX is a product of AUTODESK ™